Miscellaneous
We take a broad look at the Supreme Court’s recent decision in June Medical Services v Russo, which struck down a Louisiana law requiring doctors at abortion clinics to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals. Greg opens with an overview of how the Supreme Court binds itself to its previous rulings; and discussed why Chief Justice John Roberts felt bound to strike it down this year, even though he voted to uphold a nearly-identical Texas law only four years ago in Whole Woman’s Health v Hellerstedt. Jim observes that judicial nominations do not generate the attention you would think, at least on the House side of Congress. Jeff talks about public perception of legal issues, or the lack thereof.